Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
213948
RGB
33, 57, 72
HSL
203, 37%, 21%
HSB
203, 54%, 28%
CMYK
54, 21, 0, 72
LAB
23, -6, -12
LCH
23, 14, 244
OKLCH
0.33, 0.04, 237
XYZ
3, 4, 7
LUV
23, -10, -13
HWB
203, 13%, 72%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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